TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Dependencies Tab Overview
  • Dependencies Screen Layout
• Toolbar
  • View Modes
    • Tree View
    • List View
  • Add Dependency
  • Max Depth
• Is Dependent On Grid
• Is Dependency Of Grid
• Navigating Dependency Trees
• Further Support

Dependencies Tab Overview

The Dependencies tab enables you to define and manage the relationships between deliverables and their required dependencies. Dependencies can include software, devices, users, deployment units, and bespoke objects. This allows you to construct complex dependency trees and monitor the impact of changes to individual dependencies on overall delivery.

When the status of a dependency changes, the Dependencies tab provides visibility into how this affects related deliverables.

Dependencies Screen Layout

The Dependencies screen consists of three main sections:

• Toolbar
• "Is Dependent On" Grid
• "Is Dependency Of" Grid

Each section is described below.

Toolbar

The Toolbar provides controls for managing and visualising dependencies.

View Modes

Tree View

• Presents dependencies in a hierarchical (stepped) format.
• Visualises direct and indirect dependencies, showing their relationships using indents.

List View

• Shows a flattened list of dependencies.
• Provides additional analysis tools such as search, select, pivot, export, and copy to clipboard.

For details on using List View toolbar actions—such as filtering, exporting, and copying—refer to the relevant article: List View Toolbar Functionality.

Add Dependency

• Use the Add Dependency button to create a new dependency.
• You can select dependencies from the current project or any other project your user account has access to.
• To choose a dependency from another project, select the down arrow next to Add Dependency.
• The Add Dependency dialog allows searching across all object types within the chosen project.

Max Depth

• Set how many dependency links "down" the hierarchy the list should show.

Is Dependent On Grid

• Displays all objects that the current item is dependent on.
• Shows dependency type, related project, and current process stage.
• Use the bin icon to remove first-level dependencies.

Example:
If "CANON CanoScan" is dependent on "Foxit Software" and "Adobe Reader," both will be listed here, along with their respective project and process status.

Is Dependency Of Grid

• Lists all deliverables that depend on the current object.
• This helps track which items will be affected if this object’s status changes.

Example:
If "CANON CanoScan" is a dependency for "Intel Network Connections," this grid will display "Intel Network Connections" as a dependent deliverable.

Navigating Dependency Trees

• The hierarchical structure in Tree View and the relational data in these grids allow you to trace dependencies both upwards (what is required for this item) and downwards (what depends on this item).
• Use this information to ensure all dependencies are met before progressing with deployment or delivery, and to assess the impact of changes across your project.

Further Support

If you require additional assistance, please visit the ManagementStudio Service Desk to consult the knowledge base or submit a support ticket.